Angelina Jolie (People in the News)

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to the spotlight. This child actress made her silver screen debut in the film Lookin' to Get Out in 1982, alongside her Academy Award-winning father, Jon Voight. Since then, Jolie has starred in over forty movies and has won an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. This compelling edition covers the fascinating life of this actress, director, and philanthropist. The book delves into Jolie's childhood, her difficulty with her parents' divorce, and her evolution as an actress. Chapters also explore her work as a humanitarian, her family, and her work as a director. This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This title covers the life of actress, director, and philanthropist Angelina Jolie. The book delves into her childhood, her difficulty with her parents' divorce, and her evolution as an award-winning actress. The title also describes her work as a humanit; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well "This title covers the life of actress, director, and philanthropist Angelina Jolie. The book delves into her childhood, her difficulty with her parents' divorce, and her evolution as an award-winning actress. The title also describes her work as a humanitarian, her family, and her work as a director."--Publisher's website The life and career of Angelina Jolie. Presents an introduction to the films and career of the award-winning actress who is also noted for using her celebrity to publicize the conditions of refugees and children in need throughout the world Foreword Introduction: committed to life A life apart A turbulent start The successful actress Brangelina A humanitarian A power mom. Profiles the life and career of actress, director, writer, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie Profiles the life and career of Angelina Jolie a famous actress and humanitarian